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Mechanical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Birmingham

We have 30 Mechanical Engineering PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Birmingham

University of Birmingham

For more than a century, the University of Birmingham has been pursuing and sharing knowledge through outstanding teaching and research. As a founding Russell Group member and the original ‘redbrick’ university, our high-quality teaching will help you take your career to the next level. We’re the top university for employers according to the 2024 High Fliers report, with our graduates attracting the most attention from the country’s leading industries. With a wealth of opportunities to choose from across study and research, Birmingham has one of the most extensive postgraduate course portfolios in the UK. Hosting an international community of more than 8,000 staff and 38,000 students, you’ll work alongside world-leading academics in a diverse community.

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Aston University

Situated in the heart of the Birmingham Innovation Precinct, Aston University stands as a leader in technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Its cutting-edge research addresses critical societal, cultural, health, and environmental challenges, guided by three interdisciplinary themes: health, digital innovation, and technology.

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Funded PhD in Sustainable Engineering – Modelling & Experimental Fluid Dynamics of Bubbly Flows

University of Birmingham
School of Chemical Engineering
Microplastics pose a significant threat to aquatic ecosystems and human health. Bubbly flows—widely used in flotation and water treatment processes—offer a promising environmentally-friendly solution for their removal to help tackling microplastic pollution in the ocean. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T Abadie, Prof M Simmons
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Fracture arising from bone disease

University of Birmingham
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Pathological fracture remains an extensive and significant unmet clinical need driven by an increasingly aged population. Coupled to this is the growing recognition of a series of pathologies (e.g. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof R H Hall, Prof M B Bryant, Dr AR Beadling
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Fluid-Structure Interaction and Gust Response of Flexible Flapping Wings

University of Birmingham
School of Metallurgy & Materials
Would you like to continue your academic journey with a PhD in Aerospace Engineering? A 3.5-year fully funded PhD studentship for UK home students and EU students with settled status is available in the group of Dr. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Bose
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Development of a GPU-Accelerated Flow Solver for Simulating Bio-Inspired Flapping Flight

University of Birmingham
School of Metallurgy & Materials
Would you like to continue your academic journey with a PhD in Aerospace Engineering? A 3.5-year fully funded PhD studentship for UK home students and EU students with settled status is available in the group of Dr. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Bose
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Modelling and simulation of fluid-structure interaction problems with variable flexibility

University of Birmingham
School of Metallurgy & Materials
Would you like to continue your academic journey with a PhD in Aerospace Engineering? A 3.5-year fully funded PhD studentship for UK home students and EU students with settled status is available in the group of Dr. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Bose
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Inflammation Engineering

University of Birmingham
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Chronic inflammatory and foreign body responses present major healthcare challenges, particularly in medical device (MD) applications, contributing to global controversies. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof M B Bryant
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PhD position: Engineering Carbon-Enhanced Materials for Solar Desalination Technologies

University of Birmingham
Department of Mechanical Engineering
As our planet confronts the escalating challenges of water scarcity and climate change, the urgency for sustainable solutions has intensified, prompting innovative approaches such as solar-driven interfacial evaporation (SDIE). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A S Sadaghiani
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Advancing Strain Measurements in Geotechnical Engineering: Optimising Fibre Optic Sensor Packaging with 3D Printing Technology

University of Birmingham
Department of Civil Engineering
Measuring strain and deformation in soils is critically important in geotechnical engineering, offering valuable insights into soil behaviour under various loading conditions and environmental factors. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Mehravar, Dr O Doustdar, Prof N Metje
 31 March 2025  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Carnot battery in facilitating sector coupling to achieve net-zero

University of Birmingham
School of Chemical Engineering
Birmingham Centre for Energy Storage (BCES) of the University of Birmingham is a cross-campus centre with its hub in the School of Chemical Engineering. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J S Song
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Understanding tritium trapping/retention in fusion materials due to helium induced cavities

University of Birmingham
School of Metallurgy & Materials
A funded 3.5-year UK PhD studentship is available at the University of Birmingham with a tax-free stipend. The project is co-funded by the UK Atomic Energy Authority’s Tritium Fuel Cycle Division and will be collaborated with world-leading institutes in the US, France and Germany. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A B Bhattacharya
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Development of a new muscle mechanics model - mechanics of lower limb muscles during gait

University of Birmingham
School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences
The goal of this project is to build a new model of muscle contraction called the Active Spring Muscle Model (ASMM) and to verify the model in human gait mechanics. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S-H Yeo
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Computational Analysis of Hydrothermal Solar Driven Interfacial Evaporation Systems

University of Birmingham
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Summary Solar-driven interfacial evaporation (SDIE) is an innovative and effective technology that utilizes photothermal materials at the air/water interface to harness solar energy for vapor generation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A S Sadaghiani
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Advanced characterisation of oxygen uptake in additively manufactured refractory alloys

University of Birmingham
School of Metallurgy & Materials
Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of materials science and contributing to the development of next-generation technologies? We invite you to join an exciting PhD project focused on transforming the manufacturing of refractory alloys (e.g., W, Ta, Nb) – crucial materials for space, biomedical, and nuclear applications. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr Y T Tang, Prof M Attallah, Prof R Reed
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Silent Owl Flight: Noise Generation by Turbulent Flows over Flexible Aerofoil Trailing Edge

University of Birmingham
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Are you passionate about the reduction of aircraft noise? Do you want to contribute to cutting-edge research that will lead to silent airfoil design?. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Z Wang
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125th Anniversary Scholarships for Black British Researchers - Designing total knee replacement implants for patients of diverse ethnic backgrounds

University of Birmingham
Department of Mechanical Engineering
The human knee joint is often affected by arthritis and in many cases surgical intervention is necessary to perform a total knee replacement. This… Read more
 Supervisors: Prof D Shepherd, Dr D Espino
 30 April 2025  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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